ABM has partnered with a private university in Minnesota since 1987 to provide janitorial services and achieve sustainability, cost saving, and event planning goals. The services provided include custodial work, green cleaning, event setup and cleanup, floor care, cleaning of residence halls and athletic facilities. When the university rebid the contract after 23 years, ABM responded with innovative solutions and technologies to retain the business. ABM plays an integral role in the university's sustainability initiative through environmentally friendly chemicals and practices like carpet cleaning that minimize particles in the air. The associate vice president for facilities services emphasized how much the university appreciates its partnership with ABM and that ABM's exceptional service is important for providing the best student experience.

1. Case Study
Private University in Minnesota
Janitorial Services
Since 1987, ABM
and the University
have partnered
to achieve goals
in sustainability
initiatives, cost
saving efficiencies,
and event planning.
SERVICES PROVIDED:
• Custodial services
• Green cleaning
• Special event set up and clean up
• Window washing
• Hard surface floor care
• Residence hall room configuration
• Carpet cleaning
• Restroom cleaning
• Recycling
• Equipment repair
• Athletic facilities cleaning
• Residence hall cleaning
ACHIEVEMENTS AND
BENCHMARKS:
• When the University went out for
rebid after 23 years, ABM responded
with forward thinking solutions and
cutting edge cleaning technologies to
keep the business.
• The University values sustainability
and takes initiative in implementing
sustainable practices throughout
their campus. ABM plays an integral
part in that initiative by using
environmentally preferred chemicals,
managing chemical solutions, and
recycling tissues and towels. In
addition, ABM helps to minimize
particles in the air by ensuring proper
vacuuming, extraction, rinsing, and
drying of carpets.
VALUE RETURNED
“I cannot emphasize enough how much
we appreciate our partnership with
ABM. Much of any college campus’
success comes from how it presents
itself. It is imperative to us that we
provide the best ‘student experience’
possible. ABM’s exceptional service is
a big part of that.”
-Associate Vice President for Facilities
Services
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